MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,186 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advisories from initial test ref 111974 brake/suspension parts rusty,sills/inner sills/floors rusty as far as possible to asses front pads low
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
see checklist 111974
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to; rear axle,suspension arms & rear brake hose ferruls
front number plate poor condition.
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to; rear axle,suspension arms & rear brake hose ferruls
front number plate poor condition.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
hand brake low effort just pass ok
small leak from new exhaust on joint
How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?
Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P145 SMJ is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 59,414 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P145 SMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Cinquecento typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P145 SMJ registered?
P145 SMJ is a 1997 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 April 1997.
Is P145 SMJ safe to buy?
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